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Zombie Butts from Uranus! (Andy Griffiths' Butt Series)
by Andy GriffithsIn this exciting sequel to The Day My Butt Went Psycho, a boy and his butt must protect the planet from ruthless rumps from outer space.Zack Freeman is on his way to becoming a first-rate butt-fighter. He has gone butt-to-butt with all kinds of stinky scoundrels and butts-gone-bad. But even our doody-full hero is a-gassed by these latest stench invaders.Their odor is unstoppable.Their mission is downright foul.And they won’t rest until Earth is wiped away by their nasty fumes! They’re Zombie Butts from Uranus! And the galaxy is but one boy (and his butt) away from total reek-dom . . . Praise for Zombie Butts from Uranus“Delivers innumerable gag-worthy gags.” —Publishers Weekly
The Incredible Adventures of The Skinnilegs Family: They're out of this world
by Grif GriffithsIn The Incredible Adventures of The Skinnilegs Family, encounter a truly extraordinary group of extraterrestrials who defy all the odds. They aren’t your typical little green beings; in fact, they share surprising similarities with humans. Towering in height with orange eyes, their appearance is captivating yet familiar. And let’s not forget their pet dog—a tall creature with long, floppy ears and a white fur coat with green spots. When the Skinnilegs arrive on Earth, they are miraculously taken to a secluded Scottish island. There, they form unbreakable bonds with the island’s residents, who help them adapt to this new world. Journey with the Skinnilegs as we uncover the reasons behind their incredible voyage to Earth and reveal what the future holds for them. If you’re intrigued by the idea of extraterrestrial life but tired of the same old images, this story offers a fresh perspective on intergalactic friendships and the eternal quest for home. Dive in to find out just how incredible the Skinnilegs’ adventures really are.
Doctor Who: a 1980s story
by Mark Griffiths Doctor Who*Part of the six books for six decades collection*Midnight, 1984.In a sprawling, run-down housing estate in south London, a man returning from a night out in the West End finds himself pursued by a strange hooded figure.So naturally when the Doctor and Romana arrive in the TARDIS the next day, they find themselves in the middle of a crime scene.But when child genius Matthew Pickles - inventor of a hugely popular handheld videogame - arrives to help them crack the case, they discover there is more to this than meets the eye.Someone has been messing with technology that's not of this earth, blurring the lines between human . . . and cyber. And it looks like they're out for revenge.In a world on the brink of gadgets and gismos and dangerous tech, the pair must uncover the killer, before they strike again.
Who Goes There: Travels Through Strangest Britain In Search Of The Doctor
by Nick GriffithsThe author of Dalek I Loved You charts his travels through England and Wales tracking down locations used in Doctor Who, both classic and new. Being an odd kind of show, Doctor Who&’s locations too are odd. This is no glamorous trip. Dungeness Nuclear Power Station, anyone? A flooded china clay pit in Cornwall? As he travels, so Nick Griffiths discovers another side to his well-trodden country, which is no less evocative. Then he goes to the pub. As in his previous memoir Dalek I Loved You, the travel writing is backed up by Nick&’s childhood reminiscences and contemporary musings. A companion website offers photographs from the trip, a Google map of the locations, and details of the nearest pub. In this innovative way, readers are invited to follow in his footsteps. Who Goes There isn&’t just for Who fans, it&’s a very funny book for anyone who fancies a trip off the beaten path. Praise for Dalek I Loved You &“A very funny book for anyone who grew up wearing Tom Baker underpants. I know I did.&”—David Tennant &“An unadulterated nostalgia-fest written with fun, wit and love.&”—Doctor Who Magazine &“He conjures up just how mind-blowing it was for an ordinary suburban kid to be transported to a realm of danger and rampant sci-fi imaginings.&”—Financial Times &“If I am getting carried away, it is the fault of Griffiths&’s awfully charming memoir of boyhood and Doctor Who, with its deft evocations of eight-year-old invincibility and embarrassing school discos as well as arguments about Cybermen vs Autons or Jon Pertwee vs Tom Baker. Griffiths&’s chatty, self-deprecating style is disarming.&”—The Guardian
Mr. Beethoven
by Paul GriffithsShortlisted for the 2020 Goldsmiths PrizeBased on the German composer's own correspondence, this inventive, counterfactual work of historical fiction imagines Beethoven traveling to America to write an oratorio based on the Book of Job.It is a matter of historical record that in 1823 the Handel and Haydn Society of Boston (active to this day) sought to commission Beethoven to write an oratorio. The premise of Paul Griffiths&’s ingenious novel is that Beethoven accepted the commission and traveled to the United States to oversee its first performance. Griffiths grants the composer a few extra years of life and, starting with his voyage across the Atlantic and entry into Boston Harbor, chronicles his adventures and misadventures in a new world in which, great man though he is, he finds himself a new man. Relying entirely on historically attested possibilities to develop the plot, Griffiths shows Beethoven learning a form of sign language, struggling to rein in the uncertain inspiration of Reverend Ballou (his designated librettist), and finding a kindred spirit in the widowed Mrs. Hill, all the while keeping his hosts guessing as to whether he will come through with his promised composition. (And just what, the reader also wonders, will this new piece by Beethoven turn out to be?) The book that emerges is an improvisation, as virtuosic as it is delicate, on a historical theme.
Take Down
by W. G. GriffithsA Gavin Pierce novel. Pierce must look within himself for spiritual strength to continue his fight against an ancient evil.
Nieve
by Alexander Griggs-Burr Terry GriggsStrange things are happening in town, but only Nieve seems to notice that something is up. But when two strangers come to town, trailing night along behind them, and people, including Nieve's best friend Malcolm, begin to disappear, Nieve knows that she must do something. She must venture into the Black City to uncover the mystery and save her town.
Ash Kickers (Smoke Eaters #2)
by Sean GrigsbyDragons vs Firefighters vs the Phoenix. The scorching fantasy sequel to Smoke Eaters.With ex-firefighter Cole Brannigan in command of the Smoke Eaters, the dragon menace is under control. Thanks to non-lethal Canadian tech, the beasts are tranquilized and locked up, rather than killed. But for Tamerica Williams, this job filled with action and danger, has become tediously routine. When a new threat emerges, a legendary bird of fire – the Phoenix – it’s the perfect task for Williams. But killing the Phoenix just brings it back stronger, spreading fire like a plague and whipping dragons into a frenzy. Will it prove to be too much excitement, even for adrenalin-junkie Williams? File Under: Fantasy [ Smoke Em | Catch and Release | Fire Bird | Arson About ]
Daughters of Forgotten Light
by Sean GrigsbyA floating prison is home to Earth's unwanted people, where they are forgotten... but not yet dead, in this wild science fiction adventureDeep space penal colony Oubliette, population: scum. Lena "Horror" Horowitz leads the Daughters of Forgotten Light, one of three vicious gangs fighting for survival on Oubliette. Their fragile truce is shaken when a new shipment arrives from Earth carrying a fresh batch of prisoners and supplies to squabble over. But the delivery includes two new surprises: a drone, and a baby. Earth Senator Linda Dolfuse wants evidence of the bloodthirsty gangs to justify the government finally eradicating the wasters dumped on Oubliette. There's only one problem: the baby in the drone's video may be hers.File Under:Science Fiction [ Banged Up |Out of Mind |Girls Gone Bad | Moppet in Space ]
Flame Riders
by Sean GrigsbyThe third and final instalment in Sean's rip-roaring 'firefighters meet dragons' fantasy seriesIn the final instalment of the Smoke Eaters series, the New United States Army has taken over and America has devolved into a full-on dragon apocalypse. Smoke eaters are banned and have gone into hiding to avoid being held prisoner by the soldiers. Guiellermo Contreras is a private in the NUSA, and when he's accused of potentially being a smoke eater upon pain of death, he escapes and sets out to find the heroes who disappeared years before. But what he discovers is that the NUSA has been working on something unthinkable, and it's going to take more than a few smoke eaters to stop them. File Under: Fantasy [ Fly Away Home | Blowing Smoke | Scaly Surprise | Crunch Time ]
Smoke Eaters
by Sean GrigsbyWhen dragons rise from the earth, firefighters are humanity’s last line of defence, in this wild near-future fantasy. Firefighter Cole Brannigan is on the verge of retirement after 30 years on the job, and a decade fighting dragons. But during his final fire call, he discovers he’s immune to dragon smoke. It’s such a rare power that he’s immediately conscripted into the elite dragon-fighting force known as the Smoke Eaters. Retirement cancelled, Brannigan is re-assigned as a lowly rookie, chafing under his superiors. So when he discovers a plot to take over the city’s government, he takes matters into his own hands. With hundreds of innocent civilians in the crosshairs, it’s up to Brannigan and his fellow Smoke Eaters to repel the dragon menace.File Under: Fantasy
Watch Dogs: Stars & Stripes (Watch Dogs)
by Sean Grigsby Stewart HotstonInfamous hacker Aiden Pearce, main protagonist of the Watch Dogs® games, follows a bloody trail of corruption to the highest levels of government in this gritty action adventure from the bestselling videogameOlder, but not necessarily wiser, Aiden Pearce, &“the Fox&”, is a rolling stone, surviving by moving from one shadowy hacker job to the next. While in Baltimore, he&’s captured by a mysterious agent who insists finding missing cargo full of transhuman tech is something only Pearce can do. When flattery doesn&’t work, he&’s blackmailed into taking the job. Worse, he&’s partnered again with the unscrupulous Jordi Chin. Soon what looks like a simple investigation spirals into a nefarious plot leading all the way to the White House. Yet why should Aiden help a country that only wants him behind bars? For the Vigilante, no one escapes hard justice – not even Uncle Sam.
All Fixed Up: A Novel (Ciel Halligan #4)
by Linda GrimesThe hilarious adventures of human chameleon Ciel Halligan continue in the fourth installment of this original urban fantasy series, All Fixed Up.Ciel Halligan, aura adaptor extraordinaire, has a lot of experience filling in for her clients--as them. A rare genetic quirk gives her the ability to absorb human energy and project it back out in a flawless imitation. She's hard at work, posing as a well-known and celebrated astronaut, about to make a stunning announcement on behalf of the space program...when the photographer documenting the job sees right through her aura. Worse, it soon becomes apparent that he not only knows Ciel’s not who she's supposed to be, but means her harm.When Ciel's elderly Aunt Helen—also an aura adaptor—is murdered in Central Park, and the same photographer shows up at the funeral, Ciel starts to feel even more exposed. Then more adaptors are killed in the same way, and she becomes terrified her friends and family are being systematically exterminated ... and it's starting to look like she's the ultimate target. She turns to Billy Doyle, her best-friend-turned-boyfriend, for help, but when an unexpected crisis causes him to take off without a word, she's left to rely on her not-so-former crush, CIA agent Mark Fielding.Staying alive, keeping control of her romantic life, and unraveling the mystery of why adaptors are being pursued becomes a harder balancing act than ever in this new Ciel Halligan adventure from Linda Grimes.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
The Big Fix: A Novel (Ciel Halligan #3)
by Linda GrimesLinda Grimes's sexy and hilarious urban fantasy series that began with In a Fix and Quick Fix continues in The Big Fix.Aura adaptor extraordinaire Ciel Halligan, who uses her chameleon-like abilities to fix her clients' problems—as them—is filling in on set for action superstar Jackson Gunn, whose snake phobia is standing in the way of his completing his latest mega-millions Hollywood blockbuster. There's only one thing Jack fears more than snakes, and that's the possibility of his fans finding out he screams at the sight of one. Going from hero to laughing stock isn't part of his career plan. Seems like a simple enough job to Ciel, who doesn't particularly like snakes, but figures she can tolerate an afternoon with them, for the right price—which Jack is offering, and then some. What she doesn't count on is finding out that while she was busy wrangling snakes for him, his wife was busy getting killed. When Ciel goes to break the sad news to the star, she finds out Jack was AWOL from her client hideaway at the time of the murder. Ciel begins to suspect Jack's phobia was phony, and that he only hired her to provide him with an alibi—but if she goes to the police, she'll have to explain how she knows he wasn't really on set. Up against a wall, Ciel calls on her best-friend-turned-love-interest Billy, and her not-so-ex-crush Mark, to help her set up the sting of a lifetime.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
In a Fix (Ciel Halligan #1)
by Linda GrimesSnagging a marriage proposal for her client while on an all-expenses-paid vacation should be a simple job for Ciel Halligan, aura adaptor extraordinaire. A kind of human chameleon, she's able to take on her clients' appearances and slip seamlessly into their lives, solving any sticky problems they don't want to deal with themselves. No fuss, no muss. Big paycheck.This particular assignment is pretty enjoyable...that is, until Ciel's island resort bungalow is blown to smithereens and her client's about-to-be-fiancé is snatched by modern-day Vikings. For some reason, Ciel begins to suspect that getting the ring is going to be a tad more difficult than originally anticipated.Going from romance to rescue requires some serious gear-shifting, as well as a little backup. Her best friend, Billy, and Mark, the CIA agent she's been crushing on for years—both skilled adaptors—step in to help, but their priority is, annoyingly, keeping her safe. Before long, Ciel is dedicating more energy to escaping their watchful eyes than she is to saving her client's intended. Suddenly, facing down a horde of Vikings feels like the least of her problems.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Rebel Nation
by Shaunta GrimesSixteen years ago, a plague wiped out nearly all of humanity. The Company's vaccine stopped the virus's spread, but society was irrevocably changed. Those remaining live behind impenetrable city walls, taking daily doses of virus suppressant and relying on The Company for continued protection. They don't realize that everything they've been told is a lie... Clover Donovan didn't set out to start a revolution--quiet, autistic, and brilliant, she's always followed the rules. But that was before they forced her into service for the Time Mariners. Before they condemned her brother to death, compelling him to flee the city to survive. Before she discovered terrifying secrets about The Company. Clover and the Freaks, her ragtag resistance group, are doing their best to spread the rebellion and stay under The Company's radar. But when their hideout is discovered, they are forced, once again, to run. Only this time, The Company has special plans for Clover, plans that could risk her life and stop the uprising in its tracks...
Viral Nation
by Shaunta GrimesAfter a virus claimed nearly the entire global population, the world changed. The United States splintered into fifty walled cities where the surviving citizens clustered to start over. The Company, which ended the plague by bringing a life-saving vaccine back from the future, controls everything. They ration the scant food and supplies through a lottery system, mandate daily doses of virus suppressant, and even monitor future timelines to stop crimes before they can be committed. Brilliant but autistic, sixteen-year-old Clover Donovan has always dreamed of studying at the Waverly-Stead Academy. Her brother and caretaker, West, has done everything in his power to make her dream a reality. But Clover's refusal to part with her beloved service dog denies her entry into the school. Instead, she is drafted into the Time Mariners, a team of Company operatives who travel through time to gather news about the future. When one of Clover's missions reveals that West's life is in danger, the Donovans are shattered. To change West's fate, they'll have to take on the mysterious Company. But as its secrets are revealed, they realize that the Company's rule may not be as benevolent as it seems. In saving her brother, Clover will face a more powerful force than she ever imagined... and will team up with a band of fellow misfits and outsiders to incite a revolution that will change their destinies forever.
10 Spooky Pumpkins
by Gris GrimlyJoin celebrated creator Gris Grimly in this spooky countdown, as one little girl ventures out into the night for an unforgettable Halloween adventure!10 little pumpkins, sitting in a line,looking for a cat and they found nine.The wind said SWOOSH and the gate went CREAK.The owl cried WHOOOO, we all screamed EEK! Celebrated creator Gris Grimly, widely known for his gothic style illustrations, puts a spooky twist on a favorite preschool rhyme in this Halloween read-aloud. Join goblins, ghosts, witches, and more in this rhythmic countdown, traveling through the countryside and discovering more Halloween creatures along the way. Finally, the story culminates with them all joining together in a joyful celebration under the full harvest moon, dancing until it's time for bed. Paired with Gris Grimly's sweeping, stunning watercolor illustrations and a rhyming refrain reminiscent of classics like We're Going on a Bear Hunt, this is a read-aloud for the whole family to cherish.
Grimms Fairy Tales
by Jacob Grimm Wilhelm GrimmGrimm's Fairy Tales is a collection of the world's greatest tales for children, including Rumpelstiltskin, Hansel and Gretel, Rapunzel, and Little Red Cap. First published in 1812, these stories have been part of childhood—and storytelling tradition—for countless generations. Enjoy all 62 tales in this collection.
Grimms Fairy Tales
by Jacob Grimm Wilhelm GrimmA collection of the world's greatest tales for children, including Rumpelstiltskin, Hansel and Gretel, Rapunzel, and Little Red Cap. First published in 1812, these stories have been part of childhood—and storytelling tradition—for countless generations. Enjoy all 62 tales in this collection.
Blackthorne (The Brotherhood of the Gate #1)
by Katt GrimmSomething dark lies just beneath the surface of the old gold rush town and it is stirring. Rhi Brennan has heard the voice all of her life, pulling her across the country to build a home and a career as a blackjack dealer in Cripple Creek, Colorado. Jack Blackthorne has been a vampire and member of the Brotherhood of the Gate since the Crusades and he is tired. Tired of fighting a war to protect the thirteen Gates of Hell. A war that has cost him his human existence, his brother, and his beloved wife. Cripple Creek has always been special. Once the greatest gold rush camp in the world, now a gambling/tourist destination, the city has always been a magnet for the…unusual. Bigfoot, alien abductees, ghosts, witches, vampires, the locals have seen it all. But forces are gathering in the Colorado Rockies, stirring in the clear air above the gambling mecca behind Cheyenne Mountain. Ghosts openly stroll the brick sidewalks, tommyknockers haunt the woods looking for fresh meat, and vampire knights and one very fashionable vampire madam prepare for what could be the final battle between good and evil. A battle Rhi wants no part of but seems to be stuck with. Accompanied by a ruggedly handsome immortal knight who has been carrying a torch for her for a century, her gun-happy best friend, her faithful bloodhound Ellie Mae, and a mixed bag of characters she wishes she only imagined, Rhi must face her own destiny. A destiny irrevocably bound to Blackthorne’s, a choice that might mean Heaven…or Hell for Rhi and everyone she loves.
Dark Wolf (Shadow Pack #1)
by Katt GrimmKatie Duncan has been on the run for a long time, hunted by her ruthless stepfather and haunted by her own werewolf nature. She has found refuge in the picturesque mountain town of Blowing Rock, North Carolina, with her were-bear “Uncle” Frank as her guardian. David Finn has discovered something beautiful…Katie Duncan, the tenant in one of the cottages on his property on Shadow Mountain. While keeping a discreet eye on her in his wolf form, he suspects Katie is being watched by someone else, a menacing presence he feels compelled to investigate. David is attacked and knocked unconscious in the middle of a snowstorm outside of the cabin, confirming his suspicions. When Katie discovers a naked man in a snow bank by her cabin, it does not take long to discover that David is her fated mate. And she knows it will not take long for her stepfather to hunt them both down, take her, and kill the man who can make her heart stop with a look. His people are under attack, and David suspects his new mate’s past holds answers for him. But how can he fight to protect a woman who cannot trust him, despite the fact Nature has chosen them for each other? To protect her mate and taking vengeance on the man who destroyed her life, will Katie embrace her inner wolf and face her destiny?
Blind Devotion (The Shifters #3)
by M. D. GrimmThe Shifters: Book ThreeIn Haven, Montana, the shifters and their human allies are safe--for now. But that safety hinges on the town's location remaining a secret, and it's about to be compromised. Cougar shifter Travis Kuger spent the past ten years alternating between craving revenge and wishing he could forget his painful past. Ever since the shifter-hating Knights blinded him and killed his family, Haven--and Sheriff Jack Ulger--have been Travis's refuge. Travis and Jack know their friendship could be much more, but Jack is part of Haven's ruling wolf shifter pack. If he takes a non-wolf mate, he'll be banished forever. But when one of the Knights infiltrates Haven, love becomes the least of their problems.
Celtic Warrior & Wolf Spirit (The Shifters)
by M. D. GrimmSequel to Psychic MoonDerek and Brian are celebrating their first Christmas together, and Brian is determined to show Derek a Christmas like those he shared with his family back east. A wolf shifter, Derek has never celebrated a traditional Christmas before; his pack usually shifts on Yule and hunts. But Brian's holiday plans--and his future with Derek--are threatened by the unexpected appearance of Brian's abusive ex-boyfriend, who refuses to let Brian go.
Devoción ciega (Los cambiantes #3)
by M. D. GrimmVolumen 3 de la serie Los cambiantesEn Refugio, Montana, los cambiantes y sus aliados humanos están seguros; por ahora. Pero esa seguridad depende de que la localización del pueblo permanezca en secreto, algo que está a punto de ser puesto en peligro. Travis Kuger, un hombre puma, se ha pasado los últimos diez años debatiéndose entre el ansia de venganza y el deseo de olvidar su doloroso pasado. Desde que los Caballeros, un grupo de racistas anticambiantes, lo dejaron ciego y mataron a su familia, Refugio, y el sheriff Jack Ulger, se han convertido en el amparo para Travis. Travis y Jack saben que su amistad podría convertirse en mucho más, pero Jack forma parte de la manada de lobos que gobierna en Refugio. Si toma a alguien que no sea un lobo como pareja, lo desterrarán para siempre. Pero cuando uno de los Caballeros se infiltra en Refugio, el amor se convierte en el menor de sus problemas.